Balmain bug
noun
a flattish edible australian sh-llfish, ibacus peronii, similar to the moreton bay bug
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mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather. having the qualities of balm; aromatic; fragrant: balmy leaves. producing balm: balmy plants; a balmy shrub. informal. crazy; foolish; eccentric. historical examples in this tranquil town, almost voluptuous in its richness of colour and balminess of atmosphere, you lose yourself in laziness. brittany mortimer menpes and dorothy menpes […]
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of or relating to baths or bathing. adjective (rare) of or relating to baths or bathing adj. “pertaining to baths,” from latin balneum “bath,” from greek balaneion, of unknown origin.
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- Balneotherapy
the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters. historical examples these villas are fitted up with everything necessary for clinotherapy and balneotherapy, with fine recreation-rooms. south america to-day georges clemenceau noun the treatment of disease by bathing, esp to improve limb mobility in arthritic and […]